Xiaomi stirred the whole smart TV market in India by launching its Mi TV 4 , a 55-inch 4K smart TV at just Rs. 39,999. It’s one of the best value for money products Xiaomi has ever brought to India and it’s certainly a good buy. However, the thing is that you have to be very lucky to get one. Xiaomi’s insistence on selling its products in flash sales combined with the ultra-low stocks means that every few weeks, only a limited number of people can actually get hold of the product. Also, although the TV’s hardware is good, Xiaomi’s custom software isn’t for everyone.

Although PatchWall seems like a good concept, just as I prefer stock Android over MIUI, I would have preferred Android TV over Xiaomi’s custom PatchWall interface. However, personal preference aside, the biggest problem with PatchWall is that it doesn’t support Google Play Store, which means you will have to sideload apps. The problem with side loading is that not all of the apps work. For example, at the time of writing this article, both Netflix and Amazon Prime apps were not working on Mi TV 4. So, whether you are tired of waiting to be able to buy the Mi TV 4 or you don’t like the software that it comes with, here are 6 best Mi TV 4 alternatives that you can buy today:

Best 4K TVs like Mi TV 4 in India

1. Vu Ultra HD (4K) LED Smart TV – 43SU128

Before Xiaomi dropped its Mi TV 4, Vu was the brand which most people shopped for when they were looking to buy an affordable 4K TV. In light of the recent release of Mi TV 4, the company has launched its own range of new TVs today and considering what they are promising to offer, I feel that these are a better buy than the Mi TV 4. Vu recently launched three new brand new 4K TVs, but in this article, we are going to focus on the entry-level model, the 43SU128 as it costs in the same range.

With Vu TV 43SU128, you are getting almost everything that the Mi TV 4 offers, but there’s one thing to sacrifice here and that’s the screen size . The Vu TV is a 43-inch TV, compared to the 55-inch Mi TV 4. Well, if you can live with the smaller display, you are getting a full-fledged Android TV with Google’s Play Store . It means that all the apps including Netflix and Amazon Prime will natively work on it.

You are also getting a built-in sound bar with DTS sound and Dolby support which is far better than the bottom firing speakers on the Mi TV 4 . Lastly, you are also getting a voice search feature which you will really appreciate once you use your TV’s remote to carry out a text-based search. The Vu TV 43SU128 has been launched today and will be available to buy from March, 16.

2. CloudWalker 4K LED Smart TV – CLOUD TV 55SU

If you cannot compromise with the screen size, take a look at this offering from CloudWalker which is a 55-inch 4K smart TV available for the same price of Mi TV 4. The CLOUD TV 55SU also runs on Android TV which means you have access to the Google Play Store and all the apps that come along with it. It also features 16 W speakers which are comparable to the one present on the Mi TV 4. Other features include a 4K panel with 60Hz refresh rate, 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, and support for the latest HEVC (h.265) codec which is good for streaming video. Think of CLOUD TV 55SU as Mi TV4 with Android TV instead of PatchWall.

3. Kodak K LED Smart TV – 50UHDXSMART

The Kodak 50UHDXSMART is one of the best value for money smart 4K TV in this list. Not only the TV brings a 50-inch 4K panel at a cheaper price, it also packs the 20 W internal speakers which sound way better than the one present on the Mi TV 4. Other features include a 4K panel with 60Hz refresh rate, 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, wider color gamut, and better viewing angle. The TV also supports Miracast which allows users cast the media files on their smartphone onto the TV without the help of wires.

4. TCL L43P2US 4K UHD LED Smart TV

The TCL L43P2US 4K LED Smart TV is also a very good option for anyone looking for an alternative to MI TV 4. TCL is known for producing quality TVs, and this one is no different. The TV packs a 4K UHD panel with a viewing angle of 176-degree . The TV also comes with 16 W speakers which are comparable to Mi TV 4, 2 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, HDR, Android TV, and 1.5 years of warranty. However, what I love most about this TV is its almost bezel-less metal construction which makes this one stand out. Also, TCL is known for its quality and superior after-sales support which means that this is one of the most reliable TVs you can buy for yourself.

5. Mitashi 4K LED Smart TV – MiDE040v03 FS

Mitashi is not that well know company in India, however, their MiDE040v03 FS is one of the best Mi TV 4 alternatives you can buy. The TV Sports a 4K 40-inch panel with 60 Hz refresh rate, 20 W speakers, two HDMI and two USB ports, and Android TV . The TV also comes with their propriety Air Remote technology which makes it easy for you to navigate through its UI. The Air Remote also has built-in qwerty keyboard allowing you to easily type and search for your favorite apps and shows. To make this deal even sweeter for users, Mitashi is also providing a 3-year extended warranty to its customers. Probably the only drawback of this TV is that the Android TV is based on Android version 4.4 which is pretty old . However, since the OS can be updated over the air, sooner or later, you are bound to receive the new Android TV update.

6. Micromax 43E7002UHD 4K UHD LED Smart TV

Micromax is a well-known smartphone brand in India, however, not many people know that Micromax also sells its own range of TVs. The Micromax 43E7002UHD 4K Smart TV is a 4K LED smart TV from the company which packs a 43-inch 4K panel with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 4000:1 contrast ratio . The display also offers an ultra-low response time of only 8 milliseconds. Other features include 20 W speakers, 2 HDMI ports, 3 USB ports, 1 VGA port, and 3 years of extended warranty.

Best Mi TV 4 Alternatives

Xiaomi’s Mi TV 4 is a great 4K TV which is very reasonably priced. However, the fact that buying it is even worse than getting a Tatkal ticket, and that it does not support Google Play Store or voice search makes this a not so ideal TV for me. If you also feel the same way, check these TVs out and let us know which one according to you is the best one.